In 2016, an estimated 1,750 children died of abuse and neglect nationally.

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What Is Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy?

The Gypsy Rose Blanchard story has been widely referred to as a possible case of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. The severity of the abuse can range from a caretaker lying about illnesses to forcing a victim to undergo medical procedures.